He is far more than a couturier, he is a creator of personality. She exuded confidence in this iconic scene from 1957's "Funny Face," wearing a striking Givenchy gown with a gauzy shawl
As artist Saskia Jorda who in a 2013 art installation explored quinceaera tailoring traditions through interviews with shop owners in downtown Santa Ana phrased it, Its like each one had their secrets. This skill set and tradition has been slowly disappearing from downtown Santa Ana, which for years hosted a cottage industry for the dresses intended for Latinas celebrating their 15th birthdays
hugging silhouette, a V shaped neckline, shoulder pads, long sleeves
Photos: Kevin Mazur, Michael Loccisano, John Shearer
Thankfully, another shop was still able to get it made for me and I will be buying through them instead